Safety Witch
About
- Username
- Safety Witch
- Joined
- Visits
- 0
- Last Active
- Roles
- Guest, Member
Comments
-
The trick to flaxseeds is to grind them right before you eat them. This releases the Omega-3 and Omega-6 oils. They are also very good for anyone who has diverticulitis, since it keeps the colon cleaned out. Start out slowly, 1 tablespoon per day…
-
Thanks for this post! I was watching Hollywood Squares the other night and trying to remember Paul Lynde's name. I think he was the best player they ever had on the game. His quick wit is missed.
-
In an attempt to get my son to mow the lawn with a power-mower, I told him I used to use a push mower. Even bought one to show him how they worked. He wasn't impressed. Said it was cruel and unusual punishment to make your kid use a push mower! …
-
There was an interesting discussion on our Christian radio station regarding the amount of money this movie has made. Mel Gibson funded The Passion out of his own pocket because no studio would. Now the studio heads are looking at the gross ticket…
-
There is a book out now. We saw it at Costco this weekend. It is still pictures of the movie, in color and black and white. It really captures the essence of the film. There is a forward by Mel Gibson, and pictures in the back of the book of the…
-
I heard on our Christian radio this morning that during the scourging, the actor who plays Jesus was actually hit. He fell to his knees and Mel Gibson yelled for him to get up. He struggled to his feet. The next time he was hit, it tore the prote…
-
I saw it last night and think everyone should see it. Those who believe in Him do not grasp the intensity of the sacrifice He made for us. (Not that we ever will). We sing pretty songs and read scripture, but until we see it in graphic detail, we…
-
What about retiring on a cruise ship? I think I saw a TV news magazine story about a lady living on a cruise ship, touring the world, meeting a variety of interesting people. Same amenities as the hotel, only more food!
-
I'll never forget how I found out about Santa. Our family made the rounds on Christmas Eve, aunts, grandmas, etc. We were always farmed out to one of the relatives to drive us to our own home. Santa always managed to deliver to our house while we…
-
I have to agree with the posts about how slow this has become. It took 3 minutes to load this thread, and we have DSL! If I were at home, my carrier would have kicked me off by then. If we don't like the woman at the top, we don't have to look at…
-
Amen, MWild31. I'm sure if we wrote a book about w/c in WA State, we'd make millions. There are stories here that will raise the hair on the back of your neck....talk about impassioned. When the esteemed director of L&I says in a speech to se…
-
Since I'm from Washington I have to add my three cheers to the Washington voters. The ergo issue is just another plot to get business to leave our state. When the doctors who treat our employees know how to properly diagnose (using objective testi…
-
Then there is the issue of vacation. I used to work for a company that had 12 hour shifts (4 days one week and 3 days the next week). Holidays and vacation hours were figured in 8 hour increments. So, for example, Christmas holiday, the employees…
-
I work for an insurance company with a benefits department. We have gone from $25 co-pay to $35 and $500 to $750 deductible. We don't have a flexible spending account which many employees have been asking for. The good news is they still pay the …
-
Safety is correct. It is hard to keep OSHA Recordkeeping separate from w/c claims, but they are both governed by different agencies. OSHA is federal and w/c is state. Try to switch hats when determining OSHA recordability. Safety W.
-
I'm not positive about your state's rules, but in Washington the no call/no show is a personnel issue and you should follow your policy. Make sure not to mention the termination has anything to do with filing a claim or being injured on the job. …
-
I agree with Don. If his doctor won't release him, it sounds like he cannot perform the essential functions of the job, therefore you don't need to bring him back. I am not even considering ADA, since he is not disabled. Once he figures out he ha…
-
Employees in WA state sometimes "doctor shop" to find the diagnosis they are hoping for (one that allows time off work). Injured ee's have the right to choose their own physician from the outset of a claim. If a doctor releases an ee to restricted…
-
Try [url]www.armgrp.com[/url]. They have a web-based system that allows you to enter all types of claims (w/c, gl, property, auto, STD, etc). You make the decisions which are OSHA recordable. Also lets you manage your training database as well as…
-
In Washington State ordinary work stress is not a compsenable condition. Examples are problems with a supervisor or co-worker, worry over a layoff, work load, etc. However, unusual circumstances such as a grocery clerk being robbed, the perpetrato…
-
Worker's comp laws were intended to be a "no fault" remedy. Since she has filed a claim, she has no other recourse to the company unless she can prove negligence by the company. Many employees argue with the 66.66% w/c payments, but that is their …
-
Many companies are looking at behavior based safety approaches. You don't need to go into the whole program, but one thing we found useful was rewarding ACTIVITIES for safety. If you have a higher hazard area, track the number of people attending …
-
Don D I am used to working for "bottom-line" managers, who don't want all the details unless they ask.
-
Don D.: As you may have read, I did give examples of some parameters for hiring a NCM. I was asking in case I missed something. My memory is not what it used to be:) I never said I was a safety expert paid to do walk arounds. I also know that th…
-
This is not uncommon for frequent flyers. Document everything! If you have a policy that safety is a condition of employment and he is clearly showing he is not working safely, use your discipline policy for these safety violations. If safety isn'…
-
I would like to pass on a few tips I've learned the hard way. Unless your company has meticulous dosimetry records, including calibration, and audiometric testing done at hire and annually thereafter to show when the shift occurred, you might as we…
-
Was this temp hired by you on a short-term or project basis, or was she from a temp agency? If a temp employee, did you supervise her job, i.e. tell her what time to report for duty, breaks, etc.? If the answers are yes, then I believe you have …
-
If she is symptom free at the moment, you should try getting an Independent Medical Exam? I would schedule two, one for now and one for another 6-8 weeks down the road with another panel. Then, if her attending physician doesn't concur with the fi…
-
I still refer to the NIOSH memo regarding this subject. Back supports can cause other problems if employees are not trained on there proper use. I read that when someone wears the belt tight even when not lifting, it puts pressure on the diaphragm…
-
Just catching up on my forum reading so this may be a non-issue now. Another spin I see here that has not been mentioned is the supervisor not questioning the employee about their absence when he/she calls in. We try to train our supervisors to fi…